"It gives us real competition in the squad, and for me an important factor was the fact that he has played in the Premier League before.

"He has played in La Liga, Serie A, and the Premier League, so he is a player of real experience."

Hughton, who was appointed as Paul Lambert's replacement in the close-season, has now signed five players, with former Real Sociedad defender Garrido following Steven Whittaker, Jacob Butterfield, Robert Snodgrass and Michael Turner to Carrow Road.